Proton will hold a virtual launch event at 11am on February 18, 2021 to introduce four new special edition models, all of which are based on existing cars in its line-up. Online bookings are set to kick off on the same date and time, but before that, the national carmaker is allowing customers to register their interest.
The four models are currently being teased on Proton’s dedicated ROI page, and they include the Persona Black Edition, Exora Black Edition, Iriz R3 Limited Edition and Saga R3 Limited Edition – this is based on the list of cars seen in the online form.
Based on previous spyshots, the R3 Limited Edition models will feature design elements similar to the Saga Anniversary Edition we got last year. The cars sighted at the time had a primarily black body finish with yellow accents, the latter being the official colour of Proton’s R3 motorsport division.
Other cues include body decals, with those fitted on the Iriz R3 LE showcasing the number “83,” which is the racing number used on the competition car that won the 2019 Sepang 1000KM endurance race. That same race also saw the Proton R3 team secure a 1-2 finish, with the #81 Saga coming in second place. As further tribute to Proton’s success on track, there’s also a laurel wreath logo seen on the rear quarter window of the cars.
As for the wheels, the Iriz R3 LE appears to sport larger, 16-inch wheels reminiscent of those on the previous Satria Neo CPS, instead of the 15-inch units used for the normal 1.6 Executive and Premium variant. The Saga R3 LE looks to stick with the same 15-inch alloys found on the Anniversary Edition, albeit in a different finish.
The spyshots also show that the Saga R3 LE will have a yellow R3 emblem in place of the model emblem in the lower right of the boot, although this isn’t present on the Iriz R3 LE. Expect the interior of the R3 LE cars to receive some unique touches to commemorate the Proton R3 team as well.
Exact specifications aren’t known for now, but there’s a good possibility that things will remain unchanged under the bonnet, given the costs associated with R&D and homologation. As such, the revisions are mainly cosmetic, although chassis upgrades aren’t out of the question.
Focusing on the Black Edition duo of the Persona and Exora, there aren’t a lot of details or spyshots of these cars. However, given their naming and the sole teaser image, we can expect black to be the main colour used, with orange in place of the yellow accents of the R3 LE cars.
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Last card to revive the already failed exora n iriz. Will more failed miserably btw.
Persona about to failed too.
Only saga that stand still.
You sure? Not really. And btw, Iriz and Exora are also still selling good sales.
Last year 2020,
Iriz 7,636 sold.
Exora 5,849 sold.
Tats seem bad sales to me.
Same goes to 2019 iriz+exora sold 14,470 only. Make it 7k each.
Dinasour alza sell better than iriz+exora, 15k last year.
Pipu buy p2 becoz it is cheap not because it is good
Yeah right. Alza sells a lot by 14,000 units. But at least Iriz and Exora still selling good better than the one before selling X70 2018
Rambutan always sells more than Musang King but nobody would say rambutan is superior compared to King of Fruits.
says who Exora “the already failed”. the failed one is actually Kembara Nautica maybe Juara. Iriz rides handling is lovely only wish it is not a CVT otherwise it will bungkus Super King :))
lol mate im no proton lover too but in what world are exora and iriz failed products? maybe iriz took some time to pick up sales but it’s one of the more desirable cars currently.
Sole purpose for ‘cosmetic’ special editions is to generate more profit for doing little. How about, some special shock absorbers, intake and exhaust enhancements to make the sound and running a little different, nothing drastic but somewhat ‘special’. What is the R3 dept for?
The R3 dept ,from DRB legacy is a sleeping beauty.”Relax,Dr.Li wont dare retrench us.We dont report to him.We report to HR DRB”.
So,take it easy. Just tell our production guys to spray elegant black paint with extra gloss and do some touchup job.After all,during lockdown,we dont expect huge sales.
Just relax.
R3 editions had always been a bit more special with suspension upgrades so this bodes well for the R3 LE cars.
Nice
Bring it on
Proton all the way
Impressive
My persona when I bought 2019 in senawang proton branch having problem cannot start after off engine x they showing right side metter monitor like pump light on while appear my car cannot start back .I facing 3 yers this problem until I bought this car NDK 2411.pls help me solve this problem .
Time to dump the shoddy car.You bought a lemon.
No point looks good,the car give you endless money pit repairs later after warranty expires.
Some people bought the latest saga with Hyundai gearbox,only to dump it at a loss after 2 gear box replacements also failed to resolve the issue.
P1 looks good,but never reliable long term.It is a money pit.
what you wrote sounds a lot like what a BMW owner goes through. Lol
Ada belambak p1 bergerak atas jalan, dont give false impression bruh
Please try to visit a completely different authorised service centre.
Doesn’t sound like a credible story when the person can’t even put name to face. And you bought in 2019 but claim 3 years having that problem bro? 2021 just started lah. Nak tipu pun agak-agak lah. Sorry bro.
It’s going to be fun when driving this
Well it would be a more fitting homage to R3’s racing pedigree and recent successes than, say, Vios & Yaris Gazoo Racing editions harking back to their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, …. last placings in their meaningless one make race series.
Not really. Both Gazoo Racing Vios and Yaris as well as R3 racing will more successful at least
And also better than Type R and Honda RS
Better than a Type R and the RS? Sure they are expensive but they handle and perform way better than these ricers which is all cosmetic and no power…
But quality still far way better than other car brand racers. So how can you say that they handle and perform way better?
Perfect cars
So sporty
Yawn…
Looking forward to it. So exciting
Feel comfort and better
Prefer persona as my better choice for me
Special bumper edition eh?
very nice
Good
Endless edition….
Let’s Rock
Oh my lord! sport rim sp, 5 twin spokes with another diamond pattern in between, when combined both as one, looks very unique and rare in this darker finish. The team should be allowed freely to bring more exciting (darker-scheme) designs and put it on standard & exective official variants
Does this mean it’s the end of their lifecycle? Meaning, new exciting Geely rebadges are on their way? Yippee hip hip hooray! I’m jumping with excitement
Highly unlikely the Persona and Iriz will be replaced by badge engineered Geely models in the near future.
Recycle old junk
This is not really old junk
Aside of these useless cosmetic add on, make some practical improvement like no more timing belt engine and a conventional 4at gearbox ok? Like the 1st gen vios back in 2003. Now 2021 ady, changing timing belt cost me rm800 and change cvt oil cost me rm600.
Don’t bluff. These 2 items cost 50% less
Lol bashers we-know-who tried to spread bs
Wow more paint jobs for these old models. Why don’t they call them final editions so Proton can just retire all of them?
These 4 models greatly contribute to Proton’s sustainability. Without these model, it is unlikely the X50 and X70 can exist.
Time to book Persona
Absolutely great job
I feel like there is brigading going on in this post. The comments here vs on the Paultan Facebook post is very different. In fact try to say anything negative about Proton here and you get downvoted to oblivion, also not to mention quite a few short generic comments with a bunch of upvotes. Are we sure these are legit comments ?
JKOM at work dude.
Because they didn’t even owned their proton or just simply never look at proton design properly, either that.
Anybody can talk shit on open FB wall and not get a response because its just not worth it to correct all those fake accounts. Often it is pointless as they only know to repeat the same dog ol stories or pick on very rare occurences; ala power window, timing belt, engine cannot start, bad service, bad rv. Mostly are just done to troll PT and Proton because nothing attracts trolls & haters better.
If you want to know how their cars truly perform, read comments in official owners club FBs where sources are verifiable and what they say are far more trustable.
wow..P1 use 4 bullets to kill instead of P2 which only need 1 bullet to kill you completely…but i dun think even 4 bullets P1 can kill P2…maybe need sniper like P2..1 bullet headshot enough…hahahahahahahahaha
An interesting but unfair analogy.
The Saga, Persona, Iriz and Exora does not exist to take on the Myvi. Rather, the Saga & Persona rivals the Bezza, the Iriz rivals the Myvi and the Exora rivals the Alza & Aruz.
I say it is rather evenly matched from both sides. Like as if both sides have 4 bullets each.
we’re talking about 2021 dude.we’re now in 2021..repeat again 2021….since p2 gonna launch rocky(new bullet technology-dnga)…p1 try to disturb the market by launch this so called 4 outdated bullets…which p2 already know the lame weapons of p1…hahahahahahah
Wow you even sounded like newme. So what happen to your acct or just trolling with another username?
No iriz R3 model?
Ada nampak tu “Iriz R3 Limited Edition”
Spy shot don’t show R3 badge on Iriz.. Maybe just black edition..
Official Ah Beng still Ah Beng. This kinda kampung mentality is so strong that even current management cannot stop these kinda stupid ideas.
Black Edition, White Edition, Green Edition, or whatever edition sounds good, if still comes with CVTaik… Haktuih… can buang to longkang… money pit machine with endless problem. For national cars, be it Protong or Berukdua, still Manual is the Best, but truth really hurts, 98% motorists in this country choose to get a problematic and money pit machine CVTaik.
Malaysians love to drive this
tahun bila pakai lampu cam tu..led la
Exora? Come on la.. No RV maa..
No RV but plenty of SV. No Regret Value but plenty of Satisfaction Value.